LubeZone's Semi-Truck Blog

March 5, 2024

Rear of a tanker truck with placards displaying 1268 and 3082 chemical warnings.

Published by Megan McTaggart at March 5, 2024

Best Practices for Handling Hazardous Materials While Trucking

Getting a HazMat endorsement is a great step in your career, and will open the door to many more driving opportunities with new companies, locations, and pay rates. The HazMat endorsement to your CDL is sought after because of how critical — and risky — transporting hazardous materials is.

February 28, 2024

Semi-truck on the side of the road with triangular safety reflectors

Published by Megan McTaggart at February 28, 2024

Staying Safe During a Roadside Emergency: A Guide for Truckers

There are a lot of challenges that professional truckers will deal with during their time on the road, whether they are in motion or pulled over when dealing with a roadside emergency. A roadside emergency can be a daunting situation where it’s best to keep a cool head and have a plan in advance.

February 27, 2024

Published by Megan McTaggart at February 27, 2024

James Salinas: A Legacy of Dedication and Mentorship at LubeZone

Financial Planning for Truck Drivers: Budgeting, Taxes, and Retirement

Understanding how to handle the financial aspects of your career can be the difference between retirement and difficult financial circumstances in the future, which is why it’s so important that truckers have the knowledge and tools necessary to build financial security into their lives. Read this post to learn more.

February 21, 2024

Mechanic in coveralls standing in front of semi-truck on lift.

Published by Megan McTaggart at February 21, 2024

Weatherproofing Your Semi-Truck: The Complete Guide

We put together a guide to help you identify key areas for maintenance and protection against the weather so you can keep your truck in great running order. We also go into how to pack an emergency kit for unexpected overnighting.

February 13, 2024

A team of horses drawing a covered carriage.

Published by Megan McTaggart at February 13, 2024

Trucking Through Time: From Horse-Drawn Wagons to Autonomous Vehicles

This post will take you on a journey through time and touch on some of the major milestones in the tremendous advances in logistics that humans have developed and that you, as a trucker, are speeding onward into the future as a part of. Join LubeZone for a history lesson.

February 8, 2024

Man wearing sunglasses and a beard giving a thumb's up in the cab of a truck.

Published by Megan McTaggart at February 8, 2024

Revealing the Most Reliable Semi-Truck Models on the Road

We put together a list of some of the most reliable semi-truck models on the road today. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your truck or you’re new to the road looking for a truck to give you a safe and reliable start, this list is for you.

February 1, 2024

Woman in orange safety vest in the cab of a semi-truck

Published by Megan McTaggart at February 1, 2024

The Impact of Seasons on Semi-Truck Operations

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the road, it’s worth going over some of these impacts, some mitigation tactics, and tips on preparing for the variable conditions you may encounter in your travels across North America. LubeZone is here to keep you safely on the road.

January 30, 2024

A black-and-white photo of a row of vans with a streak running diagonally through it revealing that the vans are green.

Published by Megan McTaggart at January 30, 2024

Mastering the Essentials of Effective Fleet Maintenance

Part of your job as a fleet manager is to make sure that you are nailing the essentials of fleet maintenance to keep things running smoothly and predictably. It’s an important job. In this post, we go over some of the essentials for this key function.